Better Internet for Kids

This infographic presents the key findings of the 2026 study “AI chatbots as everyday companions for young people.”

The study "AI chatbots as everyday companions for young people" reveals that AI chatbots play an important role in the daily lives of young people. 94 per cent of 11- to 17-year-olds in Austria use AI chatbots, with ChatGPT being the most popular. However, the risks are often underestimated.

The infographic shows the key findings of the study, which was conducted in October/November 2025. 

This resource is a sequence of three lesson plans for use with learners aged 13-17.

This resource explores generative AI and how it can be misused, with a specific focus on using generative AI to edit a photo of somebody to make them appear nude or naked, which is sometimes called "nudification".

The resource includes three lesson plans, which cover:

The brochure debunks common myths about AI, explaining what it can and cannot achieve.

Artificial intelligence has long been a part of our everyday lives. 

Nevertheless, many half-truths, myths and fears surround AI. 

This brochure debunks the biggest AI myths, illustrates its limitations, and explains why it is important to engage with it. The brochure aims to support young people in particular to use AI sensibly.

The brochure “Screen-free from zero to three!” contains ten tips for parents and guardians of children between the ages of 0 and 3 on how to deal with smartphones, tablets and other devices in everyday family life.

During the first three years of life, children explore the world through their senses and require the proximity and attention of their parents or guardians. Even short periods of screen time or distracted caregivers can hinder their development, which is why it is important to be mindful of media use from the very beginning. 

This quiz helps students understand what cyberbullying is, how it appears in everyday online interactions, and what its possible consequences can be. Through realistic scenarios and familiar digital situations, students are encouraged to recognise harmful behaviours, reflect on the role of the bystander, and learn how to respond safely and responsibly.

The goal of the quiz is not only to identify the “correct” answer, but also to promote empathy, critical thinking, and responsible digital citizenship.

Nowadays, disinformation can spread faster than ever. Social media platforms and messaging services enable the large-scale sharing of false information, often automated and supported by artificial intelligence (AI), making it appear surprisingly authentic.

Given the growing scale of the phenomenon, government authorities, research institutes, and even the European Union (EU) have been addressing this issue for several years. Numerous campaigns aim to inform and raise public awareness.

This quiz helps upper primary students understand the difference between harmless jokes and hurtful online behaviour. 

Through simple, relatable scenarios, children learn how words, emojis, and posts can affect others, and how to respond with kindness and responsibility in digital spaces.

This lesson plan helps primary school students understand the difference between playful teasing and hurtful bullying. 

Through simple examples, guided discussion, and interactive activities, children learn about feelings, kindness, and respect. 

The lesson encourages empathy and teaches safe ways to respond if they or someone else feels upset or excluded.

This lesson plan helps teenagers explore the difference between harmless teasing and harmful bullying. 

Through real-life scenarios and guided discussion, students reflect on intent, impact, peer dynamics, and boundaries. 

The lesson promotes empathy, respectful communication, and strategies for responding safely and responsibly in both offline and online environments.

This page presents the main parental control tools available across devices, platforms, and apps. 

It provides clear, step-by-step guidance on how parents can activate, customize, and manage these tools to help protect their children online. 

The information is practical, easy to follow, and designed to support families in creating a safer digital environment.